Having already signed on to direct the first sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey, The Wrap is reporting that James Foley (Glengarry Glen Ross, House of Cards) will now also helm the final instalment of Universal’s Fifty Shades trilogy, and will shoot both Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed back-to-back next year. Both Jamie […]
The Week in Disappointment – Shia LaBeouf, Star Wars, Prometheus, Fantastic Four, Jem and the Holograms, Johnny Depp
Anghus Houvouras with this week’s disappointments from the entertainment world… “Shia LaBeouf is watching all of his movies in a row” They say you have to suffer for your art. That would explain why Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is in the line up. Speaking of fundamental story problems… “J.J. Abrams […]
Ridley Scott says Alien: Paradise Lost in now titled Alien: Covenant
First he changed the title to Alien: Paradise Lost, and now Ridley Scott has announced that his upcoming follow-up to Prometheus has undergone another change of name, and will now be called Alien: Covenant. Speaking about how The Martian came about, Scott said that: “I was going to be doing what will be called Alien: […]
Toho’s Godzilla reboot titled Godzilla Resurgence
During the American Film Market this past week, Toho screened an exclusive promo reel from its upcoming Godzilla reboot Shin Godzilla, with a promotional poster revealing the English language title of Godzilla Resurgence. According to Anime News Network, Godzilla Resurgence “is mainly set in modern Japan, and America is also involved. The new Godzilla will […]
J.J. Abrams on the absence of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ marketing campaign
It’s the question that’s been asked ever since the arrival of the theatrical poster and trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens: where is Luke Skywalker? And why is he absent from the marketing campaign? Well, Entertainment Weekly put the question to J.J. Abrams as part of their coverage of the hotly-anticipated blockbuster. SEE ALSO: […]
Movie Review – The 33 (2015)
The 33, 2015. Directed by Patricia Higgen. Starring Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Lou Diamond Phillips, Juliette Binoche, James Brolin, Juan Pablo Raba, Bob Gunton, and Gabriel Byrne. SYNOPSIS: Based on the real-life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days. As the opening credits are flashed (while […]
The Week in Spandex – Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Deadpool, X-Men: Apocalypse, Fantastic Four and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Justice League, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Gotham, The LEGO Batman Movie, Batman: Bad Blood, DC Super Hero Girls, Justice League Unlimited, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Ant-Man, Thor: […]
Rob Liefeld returns to Marvel for Deadpool: Bad Blood Original Graphic Novel
Rob Liefeld is set for a return to Marvel alongside fan-favorite X-Men ’92 writers Chris Sims & Chad Bowers for an explosive new adventure starring the Merc With a Mouth in Deadpool: Bad Blood – the newest entry in Marvel’s growing Original Graphic Novel line. “The idea that you can tell one consecutive story un-interrupted is unique nowadays,” […]
R.I.P. Warren Mitchell (1926 – 2015)
BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning British actor Warren Mitchell has passed away today aged 89, with his family announcing that, “He has been in poor health for some time, but was cracking jokes to the last.” After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Mitchell worked steadily throughout the 1950s and early 1960s with roles […]
Michael Douglas in talks for Ant-Man and the Wasp
Earlier in the week it was confirmed by Peyton Reed that the director is in talks to return for the Ant-Man sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp, and now Michael Douglas has revealed to Collider that he’s also in negotiations with Marvel about reprising the role of Hank Pym. “I just got a call recently – […]
